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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.08, 8,628.46 and 1,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.08, 8,628.46 and 1,804.07 is: 2,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.08 : 8,628.46 = 1,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.08/8,628.46 = 1,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.08x = 8,628.46 × 1,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.08x = 15,566,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,362.89/5,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.21

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